Alpine Milk Vetch

Alpine Milkvetch (Astragalus alpinus) should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. In the springtime, water the soil until it is moist but not soggy. During the hot summer months, water the plant more frequently when the soil becomes dry. In the autumn, reduce the frequency of watering as the plant prepares to go dormant for the winter. If it goes without rain, the plant should be watered once every 2 weeks or so.

Alpine Milkvetch (Astragalus alpinus) is a plant species native to high altitudes in the mountains of Europe. This plant species prefers full sun or partial shade and will benefit most in areas where it receives 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. During the summer months, Alpine Milkvetch will thrive in full sunlight, but should be placed in partial shade during the afternoon hours when the sun is most intense. Additionally, during the winter months, it is important that this plant species is positioned in a sunny location, as it requires exposure to as much sunshine as possible for optimal growth.

Alpine Milkvetch should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins. Dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be removed first. Afterwards, selectively prune branches to reduce the density of the plant and help it achieve a more appealing shape. Avoid pruning more than 1-third of the total branches at once as this will put the plant under too much stress. Additionally, removing the flower seed pods can help promote flowering the following year.